点评:The Naval Aviation Monument on the Virginia Beach waterfront is a uniquely situated and well laid out tribute to the legacy of Naval Aviation that began in Hampton Roads on January 18, 1911 when the intrepid aviator Eugene Ely first demonstrated ability to fly off a ship. His statue is centerpiece of the monument that traces the history of Naval from then until today. Notable are dedicated obelisks to the legacy of the A-6 Intruder and F-14 Tomcat that anchor the corners nearest the boardwalk. Considerable funding was raised by the local Hampton Roads chapter of the Association of Naval Aviation who continues to sponsor the monument working with the city to maintain it and sponsor special events. Located next to the Courtyatd by Marriott, the monument is a fitting tribute to Naval Aviation and Hampton Roads legacy.
翻译:位于弗吉尼亚海滩海滨的海军航空纪念碑地理位置独特,布局精巧,是对海军航空历史的致敬。海军航空的历史始于1911年1月18日,当时勇敢的飞行员尤金·伊利首次在汉普顿路地区展示了从舰艇上起飞的能力。他的雕像位于纪念碑的中心,纪念碑追溯了海军航空从那时到现在的历史。值得一提的是,纪念碑靠近木板路的角落处分别矗立着纪念A-6“入侵者”攻击机和F-14“雄猫”战斗机的方尖碑。汉普顿路海军航空协会当地分会筹集了大量资金,并持续赞助这座纪念碑,与市政府合作维护纪念碑并举办特别活动。纪念碑毗邻万豪酒店,是对海军航空和汉普顿路地区历史的完美致敬。